Patrick Vidija

Nairobi

Acting Deputy Digital Editor @TheStandardMedia, Fact-checker and Investigator. Coordinator @PJAK, Vice Chairperson NYAFP FCM, Org Sec FCM Couples Network

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Ruto to ODM: This government belongs to you

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

President William Ruto shakes hands with Mama mboga during his development tour in Migori County on May 5, 2025. [PCS]President William Ruto has said the agreement between Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement is aimed at helping to confront socio-economic and political challenges that have held Kenya back in the past 60 years.
AA Kenya banks on excellence awards to sensitise on road safety

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Soi OCS Boniface Wesonga (in uniform) and relatives of the deceased persons, inspect a matatu vehicle that killed 10 passengers at Chemoset area Soi Sub County a long Eldoret-Kitale highway in Uasin Gishu County on January 3, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]AA Kenya is now banking on the introduction of an excellence award that seeks to recognize and award companies that demonstrate outstanding commitment to road safety.
From mobile to cloud: How 'connectivity for the earth' is shaping future of devices

4 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Mobile communication remains an essential component of our daily lives in the fast-paced digital age. It dates back to the mid-twentieth century, when the first mobile telephones were developed, although with limited functionality and accessibility.
Health and finance sectors lead in most AI-driven industries

1 month ago | informereastafrica.com | Patrick Vidija

The healthcare has emerged as the top sector in industries with most Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven solutions. A recent study by Yijin Hardware indicates that the health sector leads with an AI engagement score of 100, reflecting a large number of AI start-ups and extensive financial support. According to the study, the global AI start-up investments in healthcare amount to $4.2 billion including medical AI-analysis of X-rays and MRIs, administrative automation and drug development.
Health and finance sectors lead in most AI-driven industries

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

The healthcare has emerged as the top sector in industries with most Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven solutions. A recent study by Yijin Hardware indicates that the health sector leads with an AI engagement score of 100, reflecting a large number of AI start-ups and extensive financial support. According to the study, the global AI start-up investments in healthcare amount to $4.2 billion including medical AI-analysis of X-rays and MRIs, administrative automation and drug development.
Science Week begins with calls for food and nutritional security

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans at large to proactively embrace science and technology to boost food production. Mudavadi said this will play a key role in tackling agricultural diseases and countering the impacts of climate change, which continues to cause significant losses.
Three officers accused of torturing suspect to know fate today

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Migori Law Courts is today set to deliver a precedent-setting judgment in the case against three police officers who face charges of torture related to the alleged abuse of a suspect while in their custody. The Three, Peter Langat, Peter Nyakundi, and Gilbert Aleka, were arraigned on January 31, 2024, following allegations that they tortured Edward Amayo Ondieki at Homa Bay Police Station.
Nairobi-based healthcare group opens doors for Ruiru residents

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Residents of Ruiru will now breathe a sigh of relief after Columbia Africa Healthcare Ltd, a privately held Nairobi-based healthcare group, opened doors to its newest clinic. Dubbed Columbia Africa Ruiru, the clinic will offer high-quality outpatient care to one of Kenya’s fastest-growing communities. Located at the Nord Mall on Kamiti Road, the new clinic is designed to provide accessible medical services to Ruiru residents and beyond.
Tech-enabled insurance cover sees surge in access to in-patient care

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

About one million people can now access in-patient health cover that pays out Sh1,000 for each night they spend in an admission facility. The tech insurance cover targets everyday earners who cannot access alternative products offered by big players in the private health insurance industry. First piloted in January 2024 in partnership with M-Kopa, the insurance product by Turaco provides flexible support for hospital stays.
Schools urged to embrace STEM subjects

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Patrick Vidija

Junior Secondary Schools across the country have been urged to practical and expert learning in a bid to lay the foundation and prepare learners for science, technology, engineering and maths career paths. In a flagship program aimed at triggering learners' interest in STEM, a hundred grade seven learners and tutors from Pharo school participated in an Hour of Code in collaboration with coding experts to introduce learners to STEM career path.